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2026 Learning & Development Leadership Summit (Sydney)

2026 L&D Leadership Summit (Sydney)

26th & 27th August
Waterview at Bicentennial Park

Learning Together Matters! Harnessing the power of collective intelligence to shape change

As the business landscape evolves, L&D becomes far more than skill‑building—it is a strategic enabler that drives people’s growth, strengthens capability, and creates sustainable advantage. At its core, it is a human journey of shared learning and cross‑generational collaboration that empowers people to innovate, adapt, and deliver meaningful impact.

The 2026 L&D Leadership Summit (Sydney) highlights the most human dimension of modern work: the power of collective intelligence. It explores how learning together accelerates change, strengthens cultures of shared growth, and opens new possibilities. For L&D leaders, this means amplifying collective learning, creating safe collaborative learning spaces, and supporting people to lead confidently and responsibly in an AI‑enabled world.

 

Key topics to be explored:
  • Navigating the evolving landscape of workplace learning – addressing shifting expectations, workforce realities, and the human experience at the centre of learning
  • Uplifting capability as a business advantage – leveraging capability growth to create meaningful value for people and the business
  • Cross‑functional alignment – partnering across teams to create cohesive learning and capability strategies that drive shared goals and amplify impact
  • Developing leadership for the next era of work – equipping leaders to guide people through change with empathy, clarity, and purpose
  • Strengthening workforce adaptability and resilience – empowering individuals to thrive amid uncertainty through shared learning and support
  • Designing inclusive learning for a multigenerational workforce – honouring diverse experiences, values, wisdom, and learning preferences
  • Mapping skills and capabilities with purpose – aligning learning to critical needs so people grow and the organisation is ready for what’s next
  • Creating engaging, human learning experiences – making learning energising, relevant, and grounded in real human connection
  • Harnessing AI with responsibility and clarity – exploring use cases that enhance the human learning experience and ways of working
  • Anticipating what’s next – understanding trends that shape how L&D inspires people, influences business outcomes, and contributes to a wider ecosystem of collective learning

+ more

 

Featured Presenters

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Maria Mermelas

General Manager, People & Workforce Transformation

The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)

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Karlie Cremin

CEO

DLPA & Crestcom ANZ

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Susanna Ianni

Head Learning & Organisational Development

Primo Foods

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Glenn Campbell

CEO

Western Sydney University The College

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Michael Morgan

CEO

Herrmann

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Melissa Felice

Learning & Development Specialist

Diabetes Australia

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Mike Boutel

Head of Training

PM-Partners Group

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Dominic Bohan

Co-Founder

StoryIQ

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Peter Berry

Managing Director

PBC Hogan

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Troy Quaife

National Capability Lead & Facilitator

PD Training

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Rebecca Rundle

Head of Leadership & Learning

Steadfast Group

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Terry Williams

Facilitator

PD Training

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Nini Soto

Senior Consultant, Capability and Program Delivery

DeakinCo.

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Shahira Popat

Head of Learning Solutions

DeakinCo.

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Angus Hamilton

Head of Communications & Training for Personal Channels

ANZ

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Claire Graham

Organisational Development Lead

Bupa

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Mike Pola

Head of Learning & Leadership

Anglicare Sydney

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Stuart Sinclair

Learning Architect

Australian Institute of Management

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Rachelle Ferrar

Head of HR

AFTRS

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Téa Angelos

Founder & CEO

Vivlo Learning

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Christina Arcane

Certified Trainer

PM-Partners Group

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Dani Torresan

Facilitator

AFTRS

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Annie Sandell

Head of Organisational Development & HR Excellence

Alcon

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Anglen Sundar

Global Learning & Talent Development Partner

Bravura Solutions

Principal Partner

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Gold Partners

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Summit Partners

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